France,Pyrenees, summit and great loop of Monte Perdido

A magnificent hiking route that takes us through the cirques of Troumouse, Estaubé and Gavarnie and then through the Roland pass towards Ordesa with the ascent of Monte Perdido before continuing the loop towards the Añisclo canyon; the Pineta valley and then back to Troumouse...

Mountainous landscape with rocky peaks, vegetation and a river running through the valley under a clear sky.
Purple hellebore flowers amidst herbs and moss in a natural environment.
Two hikers walking along a trail in the mountains with rugged, clear rock formations, under a clear blue sky.
Mountain with rocky peaks and snow, green valley with flowers and trees, road and river, clear sky.
Waterfall on a mountain with water cascading from above, forming several falls over steep rocks, with clouds in the sky, Gavarnie, Pyrenees

8 days from €840

Confirmed from 4 people

Difficulty: 4/5

6 hours or more of walking per day. Some days may involve an elevation gain of 1000 meters or more. Very good physical condition required. Regular practice of an endurance sport for 2 to 3 months prior to departure.

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The pluses of this program

  • Ascent to the summit of Monte Perdido

  • A complete and challenging sporting route. A loop through the three cirques - Troumouse, Estaubé and Gavarnie - and through the two great valleys of Spain - Ordesa and Pineta.

  • Itinerant tour.

Two hikers with backpacks walking along a trail on a rocky mountain with a vertical rock face and mountain scenery in the background. Faja de las Flores, Ordesa

Program

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Program 〰️

  • LOURDES - TROUMOUSE CIRCUS

    Arrival in Lourdes around 10 am. Transfer to Héas (1500 m). Our Monte Perdido tour begins with a climb to the heart of the majestic Troumouse cirque. Facing this impressive wall, dominated by the 3133 m peak of La Munia, we follow the grassy trails accompanied by marmots. Descent to our lodge located at 1820 m.

    Positive elevation gain: 600 m.

    Negative elevation change: 280 m. 4 hours on foot.

    Accommodation: Auberge. Transfer: 1 hour

  • CIRQUE D'ESTAUBÉ - HOURQUETTE D'ALANS - PIC DE PIMENÉ (2,801 M) - LAS ESPUGUETAS REFUGE.

    Traverse towards the Gloriettes dam and ascend into the Estaubé cirque. Cross the Hourquette d'Alans pass (2430 m) and optional ascent of Pimené, a 2801 m peak offering exceptional views over the Gavarnie cirque and the Brèche de Roland. Finally, descend to the Espuguettes refuge at 2043 m. Overnight at the refuge.

    Positive elevation gain: 900 m (or 1300 m with Pimené)

    Negative elevation change: 800 m (or 1200 m with the Pimené) 5h30 walking time (or 7h30 with the Pimené)

    Accommodation: shelter

  • ESPUGUETES REFUGE - SARRADETS SCALE - SARRADETS REFUGE

    A beautiful climb to the Sarradets refuge, also known as the Brecha refuge, along the bottom of the Gavarnie cirque. A steep section—the Sarradets ridge—requires us to use our hands to get through. Magnificent views of the waterfalls in the Gavarnie cirque. We will spend the night at the refuge.

    Positive elevation gain: 900 m.

    Negative elevation change: 400 m. 5h on foot.

    Accommodation: shelter

  • SARRADETS REFUGE - ROLAND BREACH - FLOWERS' SPENDING - GÓRIZ REFUGE

    From the refuge, the trail crosses snow-covered slopes to the Brecha de Roland, a magnificent notch in the high cliffs on the border between France and Spain. From here, we descend towards the Catuarta, with its fabulous, sloping rock formations beloved by flocks of chamois. The route continues to the incredible Vire des Fleurs, overlooking the Ordesa Canyon between the Carriata and Cotatuero cirques. For about an hour, we'll follow this path along a wall several hundred meters high. The trail is wide enough to be reassuring and presents no technical difficulties. The landscapes are magnificent and unique. Our journey today ends at the Góriz refuge, where we'll stay for two nights.

    Positive elevation gain: 550 m.

    Negative elevation change: 700 m. 6h 30 walking time.

    Accommodation: shelter

  • ASCENT OF MONTE PERDIDO (3,355 M)

    Ascent – ​​light pack – of Monte Perdido to 3355 m altitude. The final climb is via a long, fairly steep corridor of scree, more or less snow-covered depending on the season. Reaching the summit offers an exceptional view of the entire massif, Vignemale, Neouvielle, the Spanish Sierras, the surrounding canyons... and the frozen lake. Descent via the same route and second night at the Góriz refuge.

    Attention: Although summer conditions are often good, if the terminal corridor is in poor condition (hard snow) or bad weather, this ascent may be replaced by another hike or climb.

    Positive elevation gain: 1150 m.

    Negative slope: 1150 m. 7:30 a.m. march.

    Accommodation: safe haven.

  • GÓRIZ REFUGE - GÓRIZ COLONY - PINETA VALLEY HOUSE

    Ascent to the Góriz pass with its magnificent views of the Ordesa canyon and the central part of the Spanish Pyrenees. We descend towards the lush Pineta valley via Fon Blanca (Añisclo canyon) and after passing through the Añisclo pass, we descend towards Pineta. Accommodation at the Pineta hostel.

    Positive elevation gain: 850 m.

    Negative elevation change: 1,800 m. 7 hours on foot.

    Accommodation: shelter/hostel

  • PINETA - ESTAUBÉ CIRCUS

    Ascent along the northern slopes of Monte Perdido and its shimmering glaciers. Behind us, the Pineta Canyon unfolds in length and height, reminiscent of some Canadian rock formations. Crossing into France through the Cirque de Estaubé. Descent at the bottom of the Cirque to Lac des Gloriettes. From here, a short transfer takes us to Gavarnie. Overnight in a cottage in Gavarnie.

    Positive elevation gain: 1400 m.

    Negative elevation change: 900 m. 7 hours on foot.

    Transfer: 20 minutes.

  • END OF STAY

    Transfer and dispersal to the Lourdes station, after breakfast.

    1 hour transfer.

Important information

  • Bobre everything in shelters, but also in hostels.

    For the nights in the refuge, and due to health measures, it is essential that each participant brings their own sleeping bag.

  • At the accommodation.

  • By minibus.

  • Mid-mountain companion.

  • 6 hours or more of hiking per day. Some days may involve an elevation gain of 1000 meters. Very good physical condition required. Regular practice of an endurance sport for 2 to 3 months prior to departure.

  • Between 4 and 12 people

  • At the time of registration you will receive a complete list adapted to this stay.

    Baggage for business (some basic spare clothes, toiletries, and a meat sack or sleeping bag, even for "personal equipment"). We can leave business after the night of J1 at the Auberge du Maillet (Troumouse) which we will meet in Gavarnie on the night of J7.

    The ascent of Monte Perdido is done with a light bag; other matters are left at the Góriz refuge.

  • Prepared by the accommodations

Prices and conditions

PRICE FROM €840

Included in the price: Half-board accommodation from day 1 to day 8 (7 nights). 7 picnics (from day 1 to day 7 inclusive). Luggage and passenger transfers as per the program. VAT. State-certified mountain guide. Tourist tax.

Not included in the price: Breakfast on Day 1. Dinner on Day 8 (excluding breakfast). Drinks, personal expenses, tips, or any service not mentioned in the "included in price" section above.

Single room supplement and plane or ferry tickets: please ask us

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